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UNTTED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

JOHN R. ROGERS, OF BROOKLYN, NElV YORK, ASSIGNOR TO MERGEN- TIIALER LINOTYPE COMPANY, OF NEV YORK.

LINOTYPE-MACHINE.

SPECIFICATION forming' part of Letters Patent No. 679,481, dated July 30, 1901. Application filed February 19, 1901. Serial No. 47,992. (No model.)

To all whom, it may concern.-

Be it known that I, JOHN R. ROGERS, of Brooklyn, county of Kings, and State of New York, have invented a new and useful Improvement in Linotype-Machines, of which the following is a specification.

My invention has reference to linotype-machines in which a series of letter-matrices assembled temporarily in line are presented to close one side of a mold-slot, into which molten type-metal or equivalent material is delivered to form a slug or linotype on which the type characters are produced by the matrices.

The invention has reference more particularly to improvements on the machine shown in United States Letters Patent No. 630,412, issued to me on the Sth day of August, 1899, wherein the matrices are suspended from endless guides, which latter are arranged at one point of theirvlength in converging lines for the purpose of assembling the selected matrices in a common line and at another point in their length in diverging lines for the purpose of distributing the matrices after they have been used at the mold.

The present invention ineludes,among other features, an improved manner of constructing and supporting the endless guides for the matrices, an improved arrangement of devices for insuring the proper assemblage of the released matrices in a common line, expansible wedge spacers of improved construction for use in the lines of matrices, means for transferring the composed lines from the point of assemblage to the casting-point, and improved easting mechanism, including means for confining the matrix-lines, for effecting the adjustment of the spacers, for delivering molten metal into the mold, and for eecting the requisite movements of the mold and ejecting devices.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of my machine looking toward the forward right-hand corner. Fig. l is a perspective View of one of the matrices, and Fig. 1b a perspective view of one of the spaee-bands- Fig. 2 is a perspective View from the rear looking toward the right-hand corner. Fig. 3 is a top plan View illustrating more particularly the arrangement of the endless guides, keyboard, and means for transferring the matrix-lines.

Fig. 4 is a perspective view from the left illustrating a group of matrix sustaining wires or guides on one side of the machine, showing more particularly their form and arrangement in relation to each other. Fig. 5 is a side view from the left of the lower ends of the assembling-wires and the parts immediatel y associated therewith'for gathering the matrices into a compact line. Fig. 6 is a vertical section through the ends of the matrixguides and assembling devices on the line G 6 of Figs. 3, 5, and ll. Fig. 7 is a perspective view of parts shown in l[he preceding figure for arresting the matrices during the assemblage or composition of the line. Fig. 8 is a vertical section illustrating the manner in which the series of matrix-guiding wires are sustainedin relation to each other, the section being taken on the line 8 8 of Figs. 6 and 11. Fig. 9 is a perspective view illustrating separately parts shown in the preceding figure. Fig. 10 is a perspective view illustrating the manner in which the endless matrixguides are built up in sections and the sections connected by the supporting-plates or otherwise, as in the two preceding igures. Fig. 11 is a horizontal cross-section on the line 11 11 of Figs. 5, 6, and 13 looking in a downward direction and showing more particularly the means for holding the composed line of matrices, releasing the completed line and moving the same forward toward the casting mechanism. Fig. 12 is a perspective view illustrating the manner in which the carrier-iinger advances the line of matrices around the upper curved ends of the guides, so that they may descend by gravity for the purposes of distribution on the diverging portions of the guides. Fig. 13 is a side elevation, looking from the right, of the lower ends of the matrix-guides with attendant parts, including means for clamping the matrices, for actuating the spacers or justifiers and the mold, the pot and connected parts being removed in order to expose other parts to view. Fig. 14C is a perspective view showing the composed line of matrices in position against the mold, together with devices for confining the latter, the adjacent portions of the framework being broken away to expose the parts to View. Fig. 15 is a perspective View illustrating the inner or fon ward face of the mold, a matrix in position in front of the same, the means for confining the line of matrices, with a finger for transferring the advancing line. Fig. 16 is a perspective View illustrating, separated from each other, the devices for alining the matrices and actuating the spacers or justifiers, these parts being viewed from the forward right-hand corner. Fig. lea shows a casting supporting the ejector and trimming-knives. Fig. 17 is a perspective view looking from the left, illustrating the devices for supporting the matrices and spacers, for effecting the alinement of the former, and for effecting the movement of the latter to secure j ustiication. Fig. 18 is a diagram illustrating the construction and operation of the cams in the foregoing figure. Figs. 19 and 2O are diagrammatic views illustrating the actions of the cams and adjacent parts for effecting the exact alinement of the matrices in front of the mold and for actuating the spacers or justiers, the spacers and their attendant parts being in these views arbitrarily separated to show more clearly Atheir action. Fig. 2l is a view looking toward the left and from the rear, showing particularly the melting-pot and its delivery-mouth, the cooperating mold, and the means for effecting their movements, the mold being swung down in position to permit the ejection of the slug therefrom. Fig. 22 is a perspective view showi-ng the mold elevated to the casting position in front of the pot-mouth. Fig. 23 is a perspective view looking in a forward direction from the left and showing in section the pot, the coperating mold, and the means for alining and adjusting the matrices and spacers. Fig. 24 is a similar View showing the parts closed together in operative relation with the line of matrices confined in place. Fig. 25 is a perspective view looking rearward toward the left, showing the knives for trimming the sides and base of the slug, together with the mold in the act of presenting the slug to the knives. Fig. 26 is a perspective view showing a pair of trim ming-knives removed from the machine. Fig. 27 is a cross-section in au approximately horizontal plane through the knives, the mold, and the ejector in the act of delivering and trimming a slug, the section being taken on the line 27 27 of Figs. 1, 13 and 2S. Fig. 28 is asection in a substantially vertical plane, through the parts represented in the preceding gure, on the line 28 28 of Figs. 13 and 27. Fig. 29 is a perspective viewlooking rearward and toward the right, showing the principal driving parts th rough which motion is imparted to the operative members. Fig. 30 is a perspective view illustrating one of the escapements for holding a group of matrices in reserve and releasing them one at a time.

My machine is based upon the use of and is intended to handle in the required manner matrices Y and spacers Z, such as shown in Figs. 1 and 1", respectively, it being the tion.

office of the composing and distributing mechanism to select the matrices and spacers in the required order, assemble them temporarily in line, transfer the line to the casting mechanism, and thereafter effect the distribution of the matrices and spacers to their original points of storage or detention.

Each matrix Y consists of a slender metal strip having at its upper end a hook or eye y, by which it is suspended from the appropriate wire in the machine in order that it may travel thereon to the different positions required.

In thefront edge of each matrix, near the lower end,a female character or matrix proper, y', is formed, and at a lower point in the same edge ashoulder y2 is formed, while on the opposite edge, directly opposite to the matrix proper, there is a recess or depression having square shoulders at the upper and lower ends.

All matrices bearing the same character are alike in form and dimensions and all matrices in the machineare of equal width from one edge to the other, so that they may be assembled side by side in a compact line in order to close the face of the'mold to which they are presented in action.

Matrices containing different characters are made of different lengths-for example, those bearing the character A of one length and those bearing the character B of another length, and this in order that the characters in the lower ends of the composed or IOO assembled line of matrices will stand in eX- act alinement, although the upper ends of the respective matrices may be sustained by wires or guides at diiferent heights or levels. Inasmuch, however, as there are two guides at each level, one on the right of the machine and the other on the left, it follows that the matrices bearing one character may be of the same length as matrices bearing another character at the opposite side of the machine. In other words, there may be two sets of matrices of each length, one set all bearing the same character and run in the right side of the machine on one guide and the other set all bearing another character and runin the left side of the machine on another guide.

The expausible spacers Z are intended to coperate with the matrices in the composed line and to expand the lines endwise to the predetermined length after the last word or syllable has been included. They consist each of an upper portion or body z, having at the upper end an eye or ear e', by which the space is suspended from one of the guides, so that it may travel thereon in the same manner that the matrices travel, and of a lower portion or web z2, arranged to slide longitudinally within a dovetail or corresponding groove in the side of the upper or body por- The groove or recess in the body is inclined laterally to correspond with the taper of the wedge, so that the two parts jointly constitute a space variable in thickness, the

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outer or opposite sides oi' which are at all times parallel. The thickness of the operative portion of the space-that is, the portion which for the time being is in line with the characters in the matrices at the castinglevel-is increased by pushing the wedge portion upward in relation to the body, as will be hereinafter more fully explained.

Referring now to the general construction of the machine, A A represent a series of stationary endless inclined guide-wires, from which matrices and spacers are suspended and around which they are free to travel, one or more Wires being devoted to the spacers and each of the other wires devoted to a group of matrices containing one and the same character. These endless guide-wires or guides correspond to the endless tubular guides B of Patent No. 630,412, and the respective guides are bent into essentially the same forms and arranged in essentially the saine relation to each other as the guides of the patent, being widely separated at certain points in their length and brought closely together at other points, so that the selected and released matrices traveling on the converging portions ot' the guides are first brought together in a common or composed line and after being used are distributed to their first positions by continued travel over the diverging portions of the guides. Beginning at the upper end, as shown in Fig. 3, the guides diverge right and left from a central point to such extent that the group of matrices suspended from one wire will not interfere with the travel of those suspended on the adjacent wire, the respective wires on each side of the machine being carried outward different distances from the center. From their points of greatest divergence the wires converge toward the lower front end of the machine, being iinally arranged, as shown in Figs. 2 and 6, in two parallel vertical tiers or ranks separated a distance substantially equal to the width of the matrices, so that the successive matrices sliding downward on the respective wires will follow each against its predecessor, thus forming a composed line, as shown in Figs. 3 and 13, bearing all the characters required in one line of print. From the point at which the matrices are thus assembled the guides are continued, as shown particularly in Figs. l and 3, in two parallel ranks downward and forward, then to the right, then rearward first in a right line, and iinally to the left, until the top of the machine is reached, when the guides are deflected to the right and left, as before described.

It will of course be understood that the respective guides are not only arranged to diverge laterally, but that they are arranged at different heights or levels. In order that the guides may be made continuous and properly supported, so as to present a smooth and uninterrupted surface for the travel of the matrix-ears thereon, I adopt the construction shown in Figs. S, 9, and lO, in which it will be seen that each guide is supported at suitable points in its length by a plate a, having one edge of tubular form and of a diameter equal to that of the guide, which is divided and provided with tenons a', inserted into the opposite edges of the supportingplate and braced or otherwise secured therein, so that the supporting-plate becomes, in effect, a part of the guide, its end surface being flush with the guide, so that the hooks or ears of the matrices may pass thereover without hindrance, as plainly shown in Fig. 8.

In building up the machine I sustain the guides where they lie parallel by slipping the plates a onto vertical rods or bolts C and applying washers or spacing-pieces d2 between them. In this manner the parts are tied strongly together and a firm support is given to the guides, while at the same time they are separated vertically to the extent necessary in order to permit the passage of the matrices, as seen in Fig. 8. The sustaining-rods C for the outer side of the machine are made of U form, as shown in Figs. l, 2, and 5, one end to sustain the guides o n the left and the other to sustain those on the right. They thus serve to maintain the proper distance between the two vertical tiers of guides. Their lower ends are carried down to such distance that the suspended matrices may pass through the middle. l

For the purpose of giving rigidity to the entire system of guides I employ rigid endless top and bottom frames a4, (see Figs. 2, 5, 6, 8, d5c.,) through which the Vertical rods C are passed, the frames, guide-supporting plates, and washers a2 being all bound t0- gether by means of nuts a5 applied to the upper ends of the rods C.

The groups of matrices and the group of spacers are held normally at rest ou the respective guides at their points of greatest divergence about midway of their length, as in my previous machine, and they are released one at a time in order that they may travel downward to the point of composition by means of finger-keys D, each connected by wires d to a corresponding escapement device E, one of which is sustained over cach guide by a rigid cross-bar d2 common to the series. The escapement device, which serves to hold back the group of matrices and to release one at a time in order that it may descend to its place in the line, may be of any suitable construction; but I prefer to retain the construction heretofore used in typograph-machines and represented in Fig. 30 of the drawings. These escapements consist of two verticallyguided pawls c and ef, connected at opposite ends by a centrally-pivoted actuatinglever e2. The lower ends of the pawls are forked to straddle the guide-wire, and the arrangement is such that they rise and fall alternately, the foremost pawl rising to release the foremost matrix, while the other pawl retains the group of matrices at resi. When the motion is reversed, the forward pawl descends ICO IIO 

